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English aphorism


1. Better late than never. Late is better than not.

2. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Anything worth doing is worth doing.

3. The shortest answer is doing the thing. The shortest answer is a "dry" word.

4. Action is the proper fruit of knowledge. Action is the fruit of knowledge. 72.Finished labours are pleasant. It is a pleasure to finish the work.

5. It is lost labour to sow where there is no soil. Without soil, sowing is futile.

6. It is right to put everything in its proper use. Everything is in place.

7. Affairs that are done by due degrees are soon ended. Step by step, things will be done soon.

8. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Only work, no play, smart children are also stupid.

9. Work bears witness who does well. Work can prove who is doing well.

10. It is not work that kills, but worry. Work will not hurt the body, hurting the body is worry.

11. He that will not work shall not eat.

12. Business is business.

13. 81.Deliberate slowly, execute promptly. Slowly and quickly, act quickly.

14. Put your shoulder to the wheel. Work hard.

15. Never do things by halves. Do not do things halfway.

16. In for a penny, in for a pound. When you start things, you have to do it; if you don't do it, you can't stop.

17. Many hands make quick work. People work faster.

18. Many hands make light work.

19. A bad workman quarrels with his tools. Skilled workers complain about their tools.

20. Diligence is the mother of success. Diligence is the mother of success.

21. Idleness is the root of all evil. Laziness is the source of all evil.

22. Care and diligence bring luck. Care and diligence bring good luck.

23. Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Diligence is the mother of good luck.

24. Industry is fortune's right hand, and frugality her left. Diligence is the lucky right hand, and the world is lucky left hand.

25. Idleness is the key of beggary. Lazy out.

26. No root, no fruit. Without roots, there is no fruit.

27. Idle people have the most labour. Lazy people work, the more lazy and laborious.

28. Sloth is the key of poverty.

29. Sloth turneth the edge of wit. Laziness can sharpen the edge of intelligence.

30. An idle brain is the devil's workshop. The mind of the lazy man is the factory of the devil.

31. The secret of wealth lieth in the letters SAVE. Thrift is the secret to getting rich.

32. An idle youth, a needy age. Young and hard, the boss is sad.

33. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

34. A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. A small amount of common sense, a lot of knowledge.

35. Knowledge advances by steps and not by leaps. Knowledge can only be gradual and cannot leap forward.

36. Learn wisdom by the follies of others. Learn from the foolishness of others.

37. It is good to learn at another man's cost.

38. Wisdom is to the mind what health is to the body. Knowledge is in the spirit, just as health is in the flesh.

39. Experience is the best teacher. Experience is the best teacher.

40. Experience is the father of knowledge and memory the mother. Experience is the father of knowledge, and memory is the mother of knowledge.

41. Dexterity comes by experience. Skilled from experience.

42. Practice makes perfect. Practice makes perfect.

43. Experience keeps a dear school, but fools learn in no other. Experience school fees are high, and fools can't learn.

44. Experience without learning is better than learning without experience. Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.

45. Wit once bought is worth twice taught. Wisdom gained from experience is better than wisdom gained from learning; a personal experience is better than two teacher teachings.

46. ​​Seeing is believing. It’s better to see it.

47. Business is the salt of life. The cause is the salt of life.

48. Business before pleasure. The business is first, and the fun is behind.

49. Business makes a man as well as tries him. A career can test people, but also make people. 54.Business neglected is business lost. Neglecting the profession is giving up the profession.

50. Never think yourself above business. Do not think too high; don't be low-handed; never think that you are a big talent.

51. Business may be troublesome, but idleness is pernicious. Although the business is disturbing, laziness is even greater.

52. He that thinks his business below him will always be above his business.

53. Do business, but be not a slave to it. Do things, but don't be slaves to affairs.

54. Everybody's business is nobody's business. Everyone's business is nothing to ask.

55. Work makes the workman.

56. Better master one than engage with ten. It is better to do ten things.

57. A work ill done must be twice done. For the first time, it must be done again.

58. They who cannot do as they would, must do as they can. Do not do what they want, but also do their best.

59. If you would have a thing well done, do it yourself. If you want to do things well, you have to do it yourself.

60. He that doth most at once doth least.

61. Everything wants to be done once, and the result can't be done.

62. Do as most men do and men will speak well of thee. As most people do, people will praise you.

63. What may be at at any time will be done at no time.

64. Things that can be done at any time are always things that are not done at any time.

65. Time flies. Time flies.

66. Time is money. One inch of time is one inch of gold.

67. Time and tide wait for no man. Years are ruthless; years are fleeting; years are not waiting for people.

68. Time tries all. Time to test everything. 5. Time tries truth. Time tests the truth.

69. Time past cannot be called back again. Time is gone.

70. All time is no time when it is past. Time is gone.

71. No one can call back yesterday; Yesterday will not be called again. 9. Tomorrow comes never. Don't rely on tomorrow.

72. One today is worth two tomorrows. One today is better than two tomorrows.

73. The morning sun never lasts a day. The good times are not common; the sun can't shine all day. 12.Christmas comes but once a year. Christmas is only one year.

74. Pleasant hours fly past. Happy time to go.

75. Happiness takes no account of time.

76. Time tames the strongest grief. Time can alleviate extreme grief.

77. The day is short but the work is much.

78. Never deter till tomorrow that that you can do today. Today is a matter of today, and don't delay until tomorrow.

79. Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today. If you have something tomorrow, do it today. 19.To him that does everything in its proper time, one day is worth three. Everything is done in time, and the day wins three days.

80. To save time is to lengthen life. Saving time is to prolong life.

81. Everything has its time and that time must be watched. Everything is time, never to be lost.

82. Take time when time cometh, lest time steal away. When you have to squat, you must go silent.

83. When an opportunity is neglected, it never comes back to you. The opportunity is not lost, the time is no longer coming; the opportunity will never come again.

84. Make hay while the sun shines.

85. Strike while the iron is hot.

86. Work today, for you know not how much you may be hindered tomrrow. There is something going on today, and the Ming Dynasty may hinder more.

87. Punctuality is the soul of business. Punctuality is the element of business.

88. Procrastination is the thief of time. Procrastination is the enemy of time; delay is a waste of time.

89. Every tide hath ist ebb. When the tide rises, there will be a tide.

90. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is power.

91. Wisdom is more to be envied than riches. Knowledge is better than wealth.

92. Wisdom is better than gold or silver. Knowledge is better than gold and silver.

93. Wisdom in the mind is better than money in the hand. Knowledge in the chest is better than money in the hand.

94. Wisdom is a good purchase though we pay dear for it. In order to seek knowledge, the price is high and worthwhile.

95. Doubt is the key of knowledge. Suspicion is the key to knowledge.

96. If you want knowledge, you must toil for it. If you ask for knowledge, you must be diligent.

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